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ILG → RSW
Which side of the plane to sit from New Castle Airport (Wilmington) to Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point of the Atlantic coastline, the thin barrier islands of the Outer Banks, and the dramatic transition into the turquoise waters of the Florida Space Coast.
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Delaware Beaches
Aerial views of Rehoboth, Dewey, and Bethany beaches shortly after departure from Wilmington.
The Outer Banks
The spectacular thin ribbon of North Carolina's barrier islands stretching into the Atlantic Ocean.
Charleston Harbor
A clear view of the historic South Carolina peninsula and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.
Kennedy Space Center
Look for the massive Vehicle Assembly Building and launch pads as you cross the Florida coast.
Florida Keys Distant View
In high visibility, the beginning of the reef system and dark blue Gulf Stream are visible to the east.
The left side is the clear winner for coastal scenery. On afternoon flights, the sun is on the right side of the aircraft, which means the left side offers glare-free views and perfect lighting for photography. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 75 minutes into the flight for the Outer Banks; they are unmistakable from 30,000 feet.
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Mid-Atlantic Piedmont
Rolling hills and dense forest canopy of the Virginia and North Carolina interior.
Lake Gaston
A massive, sprawling reservoir on the border of Virginia and North Carolina.
Orlando Theme Parks
Distant views of the iconic structures of Disney World and Universal Studios during the Florida transit.
Lake Okeechobee
The enormous 'Inland Sea' of Florida is often visible to the south-east of the flight path during descent.
Fort Myers Suburbs
The intricate canal systems and residential developments characteristic of Southwest Florida.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct sunrise glare. While the views are mostly inland, you get a better perspective of Florida's 'thousands of lakes' and the vast Everglades landscape during the final approach into RSW. If the pilot approaches from the west, you may catch a glimpse of the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
Book Hotels in Fort MyersDistance: 1,569 km (975 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: ILG (39.67869949, -75.60649872)
Arrival: RSW (26.53619956970215, -81.75520324707031)
Route Type: Domestic
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